Nigeria, April 28 -- The bullet that killed a 24-year-old corps member, Abdulsamad Jamiu, in Abuja on 25 April, pierced through the door to his room, struck his skull, and left visible damage on the wall behind him. Traces of bloodstains were still evident at the scene hours later.

These observations, coupled with family accounts and the military's immediate investigation at the residence, contradict the Nigerian Army's claim that the deceased was killed during a crossfire between soldiers and armed robbers. Residents of the area told PREMIUM TIMES that the military had been engaged to provide security to the community. However, there were instances of soldiers brutalising residents while trying to carry out their duties.

A resident, wh...